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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.16, 1,674.73 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.16, 1,674.73 and 467.54 is: 700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.16 : 1,674.73 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.16/1,674.73 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.16x = 1,674.73 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.16x = 782,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,999.13/1,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.88

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